Social Issues
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European Parliament To Hold Emergency Debate On Tundu Lissu’s Case Today
The debate will take place from 13:00 to 22:00 CET
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Cardinals Assemble to Elect Pope and Set Course for Church
The 133 cardinals who will vote — all those aged under 80, minus two who are absent for health reasons — will gather on Wednesday afternoon under the frescoed splendour of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.
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Bunge la Ulaya kujadili kesi ya Tundu Lissu Mei 7, 2025.
Bunge la Ulaya linatarajia kukutana tarehe 7 Mei 2025 kwa ajili ya mjadala wa dharura kuhusu kesi inayomkabili Kiongozi wa Chama Kikuu cha Upinzani nchini Tanzania, CHADEMA, Tundu Lissu.
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European Parliament to Debate Tundu Lissu’s Case on May 7th
The European Parliament’s debate will focus on issues of fundamental freedoms, human rights and democracy in general, under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration, which has faced allegations of undermining democratic freedoms.
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Tanzanian Activist Mdude Nyagali Abducted, CHADEMA Demands Investigation
CHADEMA has condemned the attack, calling it a clear indication of the deteriorating state of civil and political rights in Tanzania.
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Africa interfaith leaders accelerate fight against Maternal and Cervical Cancer Crisis
Interfaith leaders and medics from across Africa have launched an initiative aimed at accelerating the fight against maternal mortality and cervical cancer, two of the continent’s most urgent and preventable health challenges. Organized by the…
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Cardinals Lay Groundwork for Conclave, Hope for Quick Vote
More than 180 “Princes of the Church” met behind closed doors in their seventh meeting since Pope Francis died on April 21, to discuss what they want from the next leader of the world’s 1.4…
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Two Cardinals to Miss Conclave for Health Reasons
The Vatican did not name them but a source at the archdiocese of Valencia confirmed to AFP that its archbishop emeritus, Cardinal Antonio Canizares, would not be attending the conclave due to health reasons.
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Conclave Starts May 7, With Cardinals Saying New Pope Must Tackle Abuse
The Church’s 252 cardinals were recalled to Rome after the Argentine’s death, although only 135 are eligible to vote in the conclave.








